Wescott Elementary School

www.district30.org

498 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wescott Elementary School, located at 1820 Western Ave in Northbrook, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates as part of Northbrook School District 28, a district consistently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student development. The school is known for its strong emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Wescott Elementary fosters a vibrant school community characterized by active parental involvement and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. The school prioritizes a collaborative approach to education, utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Wescott maintains a reputation for high achievement, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values of the surrounding Northbrook community.

498

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wescott Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	18
Black	6
Asian	198
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	2

White
251 (50.4 %)
Asian
198 (39.8 %)
Two or More
23 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.6 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northbrook/Glenview SD 30
Phone:	(847)272-4660
Website:	http://www.district30.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 86